Brannan plans sweeping control over farm production
Critics and supporters reacted to Agriculture Secretary Brannan's 1949 farm program draft proposing rigid marketing quotas for most farm products including meat, milk, poultry, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. The plan would put farmers under federal control from sunrise to sunset, requiring a two thirds producer vote to adopt. The administration also proposed price supports to cover losses when market prices fall below a designated fair return.
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Agriculture
Charles Brannan
Brannan
Congress
Baldness Cure Rumor Sparks Dutch Barber Hubbub
A Dutch barber Meinheer J. Van Rooyen allegedly found a method to grow hair using lotions and infra red rays. The claim drew thousands of letters and 160 patients in his shop. Also cited Hoover urging 10 percent federal cuts to save four to five billion annually amid postwar reforms and Berlin talks.
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Een
Holland
Meinheer J. van Rooyen
Meindeer
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Lidice funds disputed as U S collection questioned
Debate over the five million dollars raised in the United States to rebuild Lidice rages. Czech official Jan Vodicka says 30 percent went to collectors and 70 percent to administration, while New York U N delegate Dr Jan Papanek denies any large handouts reaching Lidice.
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U. S
Lidice
Jan .Vodicka
Union ‘of Fighters For Freedom
Czechoslovakia
United States
New York
Jan Papanek
U. N
Lidice Memorial Committee
Tobacco Tax Tale For Farmers And Government Revenue
The U S department of agriculture reports tobacco growers get much less than federal and state tax take. A review estimates combined U S and state receipts from tobacco at about 1.75 billion dollars for the fiscal year.
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Uncle Sam
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department
U. S
Shanghai Swings to Communists as Public Support Surges
After a rapid shift, Shanghai’s population and city institutions leaned into communism. Red flags appeared along major avenues, newspapers changed stance overnight, and civilians including students and customs workers engaged in communist songs and lessons on radio broadcasts.
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Shanghai
Classified department items listing dogs and pets for sale
Multiple classified entries include dogs and cats for sale with AKC reg and Cocker Spaniel puppies, plus other ads for electrical repair, farms and ranches, real estate, moving services, and miscellaneous notices. Names and cities span Warren, Spring Lake, Chota, Mitchell, Sioux City, and Canton with varied offerings.
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Muran
AIC
W. Hoyt
Spring Lake
Chota
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Jones and McLaughlin Steel Corporation
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Iin
Coon
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